naan
noun
ˈnän 
ˈnan
ˈnan variants or less commonly nan
: a round flat leavened bread especially of the Indian subcontinent
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Sartori grated Asiago and Parmesan, naan, and pretzel rolls. 
Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2022 The zesty olive naan could be on the dessert menu and the lamb ghee roast is a house specialty. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Tortilla warmers are also versatile enough to keep pancakes, waffles, pita bread, naan and biscuits warm. Molly Allen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 Blistered in the tandoor, the fluffy naan helps erase the last of any sauce. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 Since the late 1990s, Afghan naanwais (makers and sellers of naan, or bread) have been plying their trade in India. Shefali Rafiq, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 May 2022 The menu boasts a strong Indian influence with curried lamb basmati bowls and naan pizzas, but there are bar staples like cheeseburgers and hot dogs too. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 4 June 2022 Afghan naan is different in shape, texture, and taste from Indian varieties. Shefali Rafiq, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 May 2022 Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with the cilantro, if using, and serve warm, ideally with rice and paratha or naan. Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2022 See More
Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2022 The zesty olive naan could be on the dessert menu and the lamb ghee roast is a house specialty. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Tortilla warmers are also versatile enough to keep pancakes, waffles, pita bread, naan and biscuits warm. Molly Allen, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 Blistered in the tandoor, the fluffy naan helps erase the last of any sauce. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 May 2022 Since the late 1990s, Afghan naanwais (makers and sellers of naan, or bread) have been plying their trade in India. Shefali Rafiq, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 May 2022 The menu boasts a strong Indian influence with curried lamb basmati bowls and naan pizzas, but there are bar staples like cheeseburgers and hot dogs too. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 4 June 2022 Afghan naan is different in shape, texture, and taste from Indian varieties. Shefali Rafiq, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 May 2022 Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with the cilantro, if using, and serve warm, ideally with rice and paratha or naan. Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Hindi & Urdu & Persian; Hindi & Urdu nān bread, from Persian
First Known Use
1828, in the meaning defined above